Colibacterin is an antimicrobial drug. It has an antagonistic effect. Effective in the fight against shigella, salmonella, pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. Colibacterin is released in the form of a medicine for the manufacture of a suspension to be taken orally.
Description
The instructions for Kolibacterin say that the medicine is a crystalline and porous mass that has a specific odor. The drug is sold in a bottle, has a white, gray, beige and yellow tint. The active substance is live strains of E. coli.
What helps Kolibacterin? This drug is needed to restore normal microflora in the intestines, it has regenerative properties, effective for prolonged diarrhea, dehydration. It is recommended to take bifid-containing drugs during treatment.
The instructions for "Colibacterin" contain information that this drug belongs to the group of eubiotics, therefore it is used to restore the intestinal microflora. What is part of this medicine? These are natural biological components: propolis, extracts of vegetables and soy, as well as bacteria of E. coli strain. The main objectives of the drug are as follows:
- restoration of immunity;
- stimulation of vitamins and amino acid synthesis;
- increased formation of enzymes that positively affect the digestive tract;
- the provision of antibacterial and antidiarrheal effect;
- restoration of natural microflora.
With the help of "Colibacterin" is the neutralization and removal of toxins from the body. The drug is released in the form of a powder mixture in ampoules containing two or three doses. In the package of 10 ampoules. Colibacterin can also be purchased in tablets. In pharmacies, it costs from 180 rubles.
Indications
The instructions for "Colibacterin" indicate that the medicine is intended for complex treatment:
- dysbiosis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of a chronic nature (enterocolitis, colitis);
- prolonged and chronic dysentery;
- as a rehabilitation of the patient after intestinal infections.
"Colibacterin" prevents intoxication of the body, facilitates the condition of the patient. The medicine is also used to prevent infections, dysbacteriosis that arose after stress, acute diarrhea. The instruction for "Kolibacterin" contains complete information about contraindications and side effects, which are not many. There is no information about identical analogues of the drug to date.
If the patient who is taking the solution has intestinal pain and flatulence, then you should not worry. This happens in the first days of admission. It is important to start with a small dose, and in the absence of allergic reactions, gradually reduce it.
Instructions for use
"Kolibacterin" is taken orally (inside) half an hour before meals. To prepare the medicine, you must open the bottle, dilute the mixture with cool boiled water - five milliliters, that is, one teaspoon + one dose of the drug. You need to prepare the solution before meals, as it is not subject to long-term storage. The dosage is prescribed by the doctor, taking into account the patient's condition, the severity of the disease and other factors.
Recommendations, taking into account age:
- children from six months to a year - from two to four doses per day;
- children from one to three years - four to eight doses;
- older than three years - six to twelve doses.
The daily intake can be divided into two to three times. The instructions for use with Colibacterin say that the drug does not cause adverse reactions, but sometimes mild forms of dyspeptic disorders that do not require treatment can appear. "Kolibacterin" can not be taken simultaneously with antibiotics and undergo chemotherapy.
Contraindications
When should you not take Colibacterin? The instructions say that the main contraindication is children's age up to six months, ulcerative colitis of a specific and non-specific nature.
Reviews
Colibacterin is a safe drug that is praised by both doctors and patients. However, some argue that Colibacterin sometimes causes allergies in highly sensitive people. Therefore, experts strongly advise starting therapy with a single dose (1 tsp) per day. Gradually, the dosage increases. In general, the drug responded positively. He really copes with dysbiosis, diarrhea, which is triggered by salmonellosis. The medicine also works for food poisoning.
Among the shortcomings is the high price, a strange reaction to a dry solution. There are reviews that say that a few hours after taking the drug causes nausea and severe vomiting. In addition, after it often begins severe diarrhea. Colibacterin has an unpleasant odor, so it is difficult to give it to children. However, doctors say that the solution can be washed down with juice, sweet drinks. Some claim that the medicine helps to cope with the symptoms of cystitis.